Quick Facts
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM24,156
Course Structure
- Choir 1-2 or Orchestra 1-2
- Music Theory Rudiments 1-2
- Music Listening 1-2
- Aural Foundation 1-2
- Introduction to Music Professions
- Experiencing Music
- Major Instrument 1-2
- Short Semester Major Instrument
- Minor Instrument 1-2
- Short Semester Minor Instrument
- Critical Thinking Skills
Students are required to complete 7 credit hours in total from this list:
- Introduction to Language and Communication
- Writing for Academic Purposes
- Fundamentals of Ethics
- Positive Psychology
- Introduction to Law
- Web Development
- Media Literacy
Entry Requirements
- SPM: Pass with a minimum of 5 credits
- O Level: At least C grade in 5 subjects
- UEC: At least B grade in 3 subjects
- Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government AND
- Pass Music Audition
Performance Audition (Auditions are conducted at least 1 month before the start of the semester):
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Memorization is strongly encouraged for scholarship application
- Classical Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (e.g. Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern)
- Classical Voice: 3 pieces of contrasting styles in at least two different languages (e.g. German, Italian, French, English, Chinese)
- Contemporary Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (preferably contemporary styles: jazz, pop, rock, Latin, popular styles, etc.)
Notes:
- String/woodwind/voice majors are required to bring along their own piano accompanist or request for one from the Institute. In this case, a fee will be charged. Contemporary music candidates may choose to use minus-one recordings to accompany their audition. Please bring your own laptop, tablet or other similar audio-playback device.
- The Institute will prepare a 1/8 - 1/8-inch audio connection.
- Composition majors are required to submit a portfolio of compositions and pass the audition on a major instrument
- Local Students
- MUET: Band 3
- SPM English: Grade B+
- UEC English Language: Grade A2
- TOEFL IBT: 30-31
- IELTS: 4.0
- SPM English Language 1119/O Level/IGCSE: Grade C
- Cambridge English Qualification Test/Linguaskill: 140
- Pearson Test: 36
- CEFR: B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)
- *Note: Candidates who scored lower than above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.
- International Students
- Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency, Linguaskill Online): 140
- Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (OET)(Conventional/Online): 200
- IELTS: Band 4.0
- TOEFL IBT: 30-31
- TOEFL ESSENTIALS (ONLINE): 5.0
- PTE Academic/Academic (online): 36
- MUET: Band 3
- CEFR: B1 (High B1)
- Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction may be granted an exemption from the University English Language requirements.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM500
RM250
Tuition fees
RM24,156
Other miscellaneous fees
RM3,130
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM27,236
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